SEEDLINGS SuperCamp Application for Girls – GrassROOTS Community Foundation

Virtual SuperCamp 2020 Application for SEEDLINGS Girls

Submit your information on this page to apply for SuperCamp. Please download and read the Living the Guiding Principles below before completing the application. Several of the questions are related to the information in the document. *Required Field

This application is for the SuperGirls Society (SGS) and its intensive summer training program: SuperCamp.

SuperCamp is a family-focused leadership development program for black girls and their families. The SEEDLINGS SuperCamp is for black girls entering grades 3-5 in fall 2020.

If you are chosen to be a member of this community you are agreeing to support the mission of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, work in collaboration with other caregivers and girls, and commit to creating a world where all girls grow up to be healthy women.

Acceptance Rate: SuperGirls Society is an exclusive experience for those who are willing to commit to civic change. We accept only 10 percent of all applicants.

Our work is organized around the Kemetic principles of Maat. Please review the details of how we live by and practice these principles daily.

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Living the Guiding Principles

I am applying for SEEDLINGS SuperCamp

About SuperCaregiver:

Primary Caregiver Full Name

First

Last

Caregiver Street Address*

City*

State*

Postal Zip Code*

Country*

Caregiver Email*

Do you as a Caregiver have a Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter) account?*

Caregiver Social Media handle (FB, IG, Twitter)

Caregiver Phone*

Caregiver (1) Occupation*

Caregiver (2) Occupation

About SuperGirls Candidate

Candidate’s Full Name

First

Last

Candidate’s School in Fall 2020*

Candidate’s Grade in Fall 2020*

Candidate’s Favorite Subject*

Candidate’s Least Favorite Subject*

Candidate’s Email

Candidate’s Phone

Do you as a Candidate have a Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter) account?

Candidates Social Media Handle (FB, IG, Twitter)

To be completed by SuperCamp candidate

Why are you interested in SuperCamp? (No more than 50 words)*

Please let us know if you have any special talents or learning needs that you would like to share with us. (No more than 50 words)*

Please let us know your preferred learning style. (No more than 50 words)*

Please submit 3 short videos no more than 90 seconds each. Email to Seedlings@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org; Subject header should have the candidate's name]

VIDEO 1: Tell us about your 2 closest friends. What do you like most about them?

VIDEO 2: What are your favorite things about yourself and why?

VIDEO 3: What is one thing about your school or neighborhood that really bothers you?

To be completed by SuperCaregiver:

Why are you interested in having your daughter be a SuperGirl?*

Short written response. No more than 200 words

Are you able to attend: Morning Community Circle [30 minutes]*

Are you able to attend: Afternoon Community Circle [30 minutes]*

Are you able to attend the final presentation ceremony on July 31st. *

Are you able to pick up and drop off SuperGirl in a timely manner*

Do you feel comfortable packing a balanced lunch for your SuperGirl (i.e. containing a fruit, vegetable, and protein)*

In a short 90 second video tell us about your family. Email to Seedlings@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org; Subject header should have the candidate's name. Be sure to include but you are not limited to answer such questions like:

What values do you hold dear?

Do you trust others to do the right thing when no one is watching?

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of BALANCE, we make sure we are using our resources wisely. We try not to do too much of one thing and not enough of the other. How do you practice balance?

Please attach the most recent academic and behavior report for your child.*

If accepted your daughter’s picture will be share on the internet, do you have any objection? *

Please answer the following questions:

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of TRUTH. We make it a practice to speak truth and do the right thing even when no one is watching. What does TRUTH mean to you? (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of ORDER which reminds us to be strategic—that there are methods and approaches to problem solving and timing activities. How do you practice order? (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of BALANCE, we make sure we are using our resources wisely. We try not to do too much of one thing and not enough of the other. How do you practice balance (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of RECIPROCITY which means we share the good with others and we practice being grateful. Provide us an example of a time where you practiced reciprocity (200 words or less)*

If accepted will you AGREE to the following:*

YES

Participate in a weekly physical activity and share details with members of the community
Arrive to meetings on time or notify GCF of any absences
Read materials in a timely
Give up soda
Learn how to use social media for social good
Correspond frequently via email and WhatApp
Complete 40 hours of community service per year
Work closely with other members of the community
Pack healthy meals for your daughters
Read articles and share your knowledge and opinions with others
Attend and participate in monthly leadership development meetings with your daughter

Will you need financial aid? (Please complete financial aid application and submit ASAP)*

If Yes; Please provide an explanation:

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